Location: Chicago city, Illinois
Report
Date: 2025-09-23
| Total Population | Population Over 20 | Population Over 35 | Population Over 55 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,698,875 | 1,869,722 | 1,216,295 | 456,404 |
[Interactive gauge chart showing current NDVI level vs. city average and national benchmarks] - made this figure “fat” as there is a lot of white space at the moment. Can adjust once we get some feed back on the figure in the shiny app as I’m current just using that function.
Based on scientific research, the current level of vegetation in your area provides these estimated annual health benefits:
| Scenario | Vegetation Level (NDVI) | Additional Lives Saved | Additional Health Benefits - Stroke | Additional Health Benefits - Dementia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Level | 0.4960 | 3,456 | 444 | 505 |
| Moderate Increase (+10%) | 0.5356 | 3,834 | 491 | 559 |
[Map showing priority areas for vegetation expansion based on population density and current vegetation gaps]
| Population Group 22] | Average NDVI Access 22] | Health Disparity Gap 22] |
|---|---|---|
| SVI quintile 1 | [0.XX] | [X] premature health 25] |
| SVI quintile 2 | [0.XX] | [X] premature health 28] |
| SVI quintile 3 | [0.XX] | [X] premature health 31] |
| SVI quintile 4 | [0.XX] | ☑ [X] premature health 35] |
Priority for Equity: Areas with the greatest health needs and lowest green space access should be prioritized for vegetation interventions.
This report uses satellite-derived vegetation data (NDVI), U.S. Census demographics, and peer-reviewed health impact models from environmental epidemiology research. Health estimates are based on established exposure-response relationships from longitudinal cohort studies across multiple cities.
Report generated by JustGreen Tool - Colorado State University. For questions or technical details, contact: david.rojas@colostate.edu